For the 2024 school year, there are 104 public elementary schools serving 58,171 students in Anne Arundel County, MD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County, MD are Benfield Elementary School, Chesapeake Science Point and Severna Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anne Arundel County, MD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anne Arundel County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maryland public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anne Arundel County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Severna Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Severna Park Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,440 students
Rank: #55.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Davidsonville Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Severn River Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
West Annapolis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1010.
Crofton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Grades: 6-8
| 1,293 students
Rank: #1111.
Crofton Woods Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Urby Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1212.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1313.
Magothy River Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1414.
Cape St. Claire Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Blue Ridge Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1515.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,281 students
Rank: #1717.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #1818.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1919.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Broadwater Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2020.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2121.
Arundel Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1179 Hammond Ln
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #2222.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2323.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Joyce Lane E
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 457-4400
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 457-4400
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2424.
Broadneck Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Shore Acres Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2525.
Waugh Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Sunflower Dr
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6542
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6542
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2626.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Millersville Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #2727.
Four Seasons Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
979 Waugh Chapel Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #2828.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #2929.
Bodkin Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #3030.
Old Mill Middle South
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-7000
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #3131.
Chesapeake Bay Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4804 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-2400
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #3232.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 Nantucket Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #3333.
Piney Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2641 Strawberry Lake Way
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7591
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7591
Grades: K-5
| 941 students
Rank: #3434.
Pershing Hill Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7600 29th Division Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6519
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6519
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #3535.
Monarch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6730 Baymeadow Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annapolis Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Glen Burnie Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7550 Baltimore/annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-3664
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 761-3664
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
J. Albert Adams Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Kipp Harbor Academy At Annapolis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
135 Stepney Lane
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5075
Grades: 5
| 62 students
Mary E. Moss Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
45 Community Pl
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3836
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 222-3836
Grades: 9-10
| 57 students
Meade Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1100 Clark Rd
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7415
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7415
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Laurel, MD 20724
(240) 456-5080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakhill (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3201 Oak Hill Dr
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-8303
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Phoenix Center Annapolis (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
291 Locust Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
South River Evening High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Central Ave East
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-0462
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County, MD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anne Arundel County, MD include Benfield Elementary School, Chesapeake Science Point and Severna Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anne Arundel County, MD?
104 public elementary schools are located in Anne Arundel County, MD.
What is the racial composition of students in Anne Arundel County, MD?
Anne Arundel County, MD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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